Abstract: The present invention provides an improved handle comprising an elongated body having an upper end and a lower end and a central channel extending longitudinally through the body which is adapted to receive an elongated shaft of a hand carried article and rigid finger engaging means extending from the body perpendicular to the longitudinal axis thereof and in linear alignment therealong. The finger engaging means has an aperture adapted to receive at least one finger of the hand therethrough when the handle is grasped, whereby the handle and the umbrella on which it is mounted are steadily supported on the fingers while permitting the user to manipulate other articles with the ends of the fingers. Alternative embodiments include an accessory handle adapted to be mounted on an existing handle whereby the advantages of this invention may be applied to existing articles.